Content updated May 7, 2025

Summer Academy serves students 3-12 years old. Learning and fun are combined using IXL educational enrichment. This software is a teaching tool that continually enhances participants’ mathematic and language arts skills and helps decrease potential learning loss that can happen during summer downtime. The summer program also includes a nutritious breakfast, lunch, educational enrichment, Science and discovery projects, swimming, and weekly field trips.

The summer session is from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm and runs June 2nd – August 8th , 2025. Cost is $150 a week per student with limited scholarships available. UCB Academy also accepts Mo State Child Care Subsidy. 

7:30 am to 5:30 pm
617 N Providence Road
Columbia, Mo 65203
573-447-7351
Email: ucschoolhouse@ucbuilders.org

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Content updated May 10, 2024

Warm Summer days are approaching, and the coolest place to be is Columbia Art League (CAL) Summer Art Camp! With lots of themed camps to choose from, there is sure to be something for everyone. This year, CAL is offering 10 different camps for kids ages 6 - 16!⁠

⁠🌟Each camp runs Monday - Friday and has a fun, engaging theme!🌟Students will be provided with quality art instruction that strengthens art technique and skill while encouraging creative expression!
⁠⁠🌟Scholarships are also available!⁠ Email mary@columbiaartleague.org with any inquiries⁠.

REGISTER TODAY!

Content updated May 6, 2024

There’s a new option in Columbia this summer for parents looking for fun-filled educational programs for their children ages 6-14 on summer vacation. Hexagon Alley, the board game café that opened downtown last year, will host its version of “summer camp” from June through August. The curriculum strategically uses board games that build upon the neurodevelopmental functions of the brain and encourage the use of critical thinking, inference skills, teamwork and good sportsmanship.

“Summer camp” at Hexagon Alley begins June 10 and sign-ups are underway now. You can find more information here.

Children aged 8-18

Content updated Sept. 8, 2025

We go beyond traditional after-school care by combining academic support, social-emotional learning, and life skills training in one program. Every participant engages in evidence-based SEL curricula that address conflict resolution, goal setting, resilience, and positive decision-making.

Culturally Responsive & Trauma-Informed Environment
Strong Community & School Partnerships
Transportation Support
Proven Track Record of Impact
Commitment to Long-Term Success

203 N. Providence Road, Suite 201
Columbia, MO
Hours: 8am-3pm (Active Learners Day Program); 3:30pm-7pm (After School Program)
(573) 777-4240
support@peaceandhopecenterforyouth.com

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Content updated Oct. 28, 2025

Adventure Club is an enrichment based, before and after school program for elementary aged children within the Columbia Public School District. We provide hands-on educational and recreational activities, and we work diligently to offer enriching activities that enhance the development of children socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically.

101 Park DeVille Drive, Suite D
Columbia, MO 65203
573-884-2582
Email: adventureclub@missouri.edu

Hours: 6:45 AM until the start of school, then directly after school until 5:45 PM.

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Content updated Aug. 14, 2024

The Moving Ahead Program is a high-quality, state-licensed, after-school, and summer program in the J.W. “Blind” Boone Community Center that provides an effective mix of one-on-one tutoring and fun cultural and physical activities for children in Kindergarten through 12th grade. MAP offers wrap-around services, including an extensive family development and education program, to ensure that the student and the whole family can build healthy social connections, overcome personal barriers, and grow!

Afterschool hours: 2:30 - 6:30 pm; Office Hours: 10:30 am - 6:30 pm.
Michaela Flores, MAP Assistant Program Coordinator, Email 301 N Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
573-443-2556 Ext 1283

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Content updated Nov. 10, 2025

The Boys & Girls Club of Columbia is a positive and safe afterschool program for children ages kindergarten through 12th grade. Our programs focus on helping kids and teens get ready for college and career, live healthy lives, and lead in their communities.

Afterschool programming is limited and takes place at our clubhouse facility (1200 N. 7th Street, Columbia, MO) from the time the school dismissal bell rings to 6:30 p.m.

Engaging summer programs are also offered from 7:45am-5:15pm.

1200 N 7th Street
Columbia, MO 65201
573-874-1697
Email: membership@bgc-columbia.org

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All families

Content updated Sept. 4, 2025

We are a non-profit organization with an Early childhood educational program. We service families ages 2 yrs potty trained to 12 years of age. We have an all-day program and an after school program.

M-F, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
613 N. Providence Road
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 447-7351
Email: ucschoolhouse@ucbuilders.org

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Content updated Nov. 10, 2025

Open to people of all ages, abilities, and economic circumstances, Access Arts is committed to providing creative learning experiences for everyone.

We offer weekly classes in a variety of fine art and traditional crafts media, including ceramics (both hand-building and wheel thrown pottery), weaving, and spinning. Each session lasts six weeks, with a roughly two-week break to re-set our studios between sessions. Studios are available for advanced students to work independently, and we offer a variety of one-time workshops throughout the year.
We host eight weeks of summer camp designed for working families, with dropoff as early as 7:45am and pick up at 5pm. We also offer day-long camps when Columbia Public Schools are closed for teacher workdays and spring break.

Enroll online at: https://schoolofservice.org/

1724 McAlester
800 Moss Street
2109 Cottle Drive
All in Columbia, MO
573-875-0275
Email: accessarts@schoolfoservice.org

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